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A powerful new tool to combat hunger and homelessness

Candid

The response was clear: In that moment, our donors were focused most on hunger and homelessness in the United States, two interwoven problems that have been greatly exacerbated by the ripple effects of COVID-19. . The severity of the hunger and homelessness crises varies by region, state, and community.

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Fighting Hunger at the Holidays

Wild Apricot

We're joining with VolunteerMatch to help fight hunger over the holidays. Here is some insight into hunger in North America and food banks that are easing hunger in our communities.

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A Free Agent for Hunger: Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Sue Kerr has put her social media savvy to work to fight hunger in the Greater Pittsburgh area and save the environment. They partner with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank which coordinates distribution of the bags along with food. We plan to repeat every September to honor Hunger Action Month.”

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Food Bank For New York City: Working to End Hunger since 1983

DipJar

Hunger-relief organizations are among the most supported types of nonprofits using DipJar. Over the course of her career – which includes multiple hunger-related organizations – she has seen firsthand the impact hunger has on communities, large and small. million New Yorkers currently facing food insecurity.

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Addressing Hunger Together: Submit Your Ideas for the Next Impact Labs

Saleforce Nonprofit

That’s why hunger is such a complex and urgent issue. With 690 million people dealing with hunger — nearly nine percent of the global population — the impacts of inequitable access to food and nutrition have a ripple effect that reaches every corner of society. We Need Your Help: Share Your Ideas for Addressing Hunger.

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American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused

The NonProfit Times

million Haitians with a diverse range of interventions from housing and community reconstruction to economic recovery assistance to cholera prevention and treatment, Red Cross officials said via the statement. Our long-term recovery program engaged more than 50 partners over 10 years to reach 4.5

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Applications are now open for the Fighting Hunger Grants

Charity Village

The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation is now accepting applications for the Fighting Hunger Grants. The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States and Canada that fight hunger in our communities.

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